Swansea

Swansea

Swansea is a coastal city in Wales, with a population of 241,300 in 2014. In the city centre are the castle ruins, Swansea Museum, Dylan Thomas Centre and the Market which backs onto the Quadrant Shopping Centre and St David's Centre. There are also a number of beaches around Swansea Bay and the five-mile promenade from the Marina to Mumbles. The south coast of the Gower is a magnet for walkers, with a path stretching from Mumbles Head across the cliff tops to Rhossili.

The footfall at Swansea station in 2018-2019 was 2,204,216
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Swansea Useful Information
Meet the people transforming a graveyard for the community

Meet the people transforming a graveyard for the community

5 great days out around our rail network this summer

5 great days out around our rail network this summer

The new tour revealing the dark side of Swansea

The new tour revealing the dark side of Swansea

Get ready for festival season! 9 unmissable summer events in our region

Get ready for festival season! 9 unmissable summer events in our region

The 16-year-old running his own farm

The 16-year-old running his own farm

11 times King Charles has visited our region – and how to find Coronation activities in your area

11 times King Charles has visited our region – and how to find Coronation activities in your area

Introducing the recipients of the £20,000 Community Changemakers Fund 2023

Introducing the recipients of the £20,000 Community Changemakers Fund 2023

9 great things to do around our rail network during the Easter break

9 great things to do around our rail network during the Easter break

The colourful new mural welcoming travellers to Swansea Railway Station

The colourful new mural welcoming travellers to Swansea Railway Station

Romantic Walks and Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Romantic Walks and Ideas for Valentine’s Day

The Christmas fairs happening around our rail network this December

The Christmas fairs happening around our rail network this December

We’ve made the finals in the Community Rail Awards 2022!

We’ve made the finals in the Community Rail Awards 2022!

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